The report is back! Sorry for the down time I have really missed going to the lake! I know the lake fished well and hopefully that will be the case moving into the second half of October. Keep an eye to the skies on the 14th we will have a partial solar eclipse “The Ring […] The post Captain Mack’s Fishing Report-October 13 2023 appeared first on...

Uh-Oh no report again this week but I’ll be back out there next week to get this updated. Until then fishing is good top waters and swim baits are strong choices  for both species. The lake level is still trending down 1065.33 as of Thursday mid day. That is down.31 feet from last Friday […] The post Captain Mack’s Fishing Report appeared first on...

I’ll have no fishing report this week still off the water for a few days. The doctor did not approve my change order to allow fishing! I should be back out there in a few days. Until then we will end up the month of Sept with the last Super Moon of 2023 which will […] The post Captain Mack’s Fishing Report-September 29 2023 appeared first on Capta...

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Need a great reason to go fishing or hunting? I got you covered! Sept 23rd is National Hunting and Fishing Day! Sept 23rd is also the Autumnal Equinox the first day of Fall beginning at 2:50 AM. That should be more than enough incentive/excuse to go fish or hunt. Add in a really nice weather […] The post Captain Mack’s Fishing Report-September 22...

The lake continues to fish well and we have some new patterns that are coming into play as the water cools. Those trends will probably continue as the extended forecast indicates mild temperatures right up until the end of the month. Projected rain chances are low and the winds relatively are light just enough wind […] The post Captain Mack’s Fish...

The lake level is 1066.58 (4.42 feet below full pool) with water temps around 82-84 and clear water conditions.  Summer fishing has been great and there are still some big schools to be found.  Trolling lead core or using your Cannon downriggers using the Capt Mack’s Super Spin Shad Striper Spin or the Mini Mack … September 2023 Lake Lanier Stripe...

Summer is fading fast here on Lanier. The lake has dropped a couple feet and another couple feet looks likely at least. The water is clear and the water temperature is beginning to drop. The topwater bite has started early again this year. The topwater bite is not widespread yet but as the water temperature […] The post October 2023 appeared first...

More tough choices for the weekend? Deer Season opens and more football. I would suggest an early am Deer hunt followed by an afternoon Fishing session then some football. Problem solved!! The transition into fall is beginning and we  are starting to see some changes in the lake and the fishing patterns. Of course that […] The post Captain Mack’s...

Happy Labor Day! The first weekend of September is always tough! there is simply too much cool stuff to do even with an extra day off. Of course fishing is still pretty good we’ll have some Football to watch a cookout or two and Dove season opens on the 2nd. On top of that you […] The post Captain Mack’s Fishing Report-September 1 2023 appeared fi...

A beautiful wild rainbow  One of our favorite pictures holding a nice Wild rainbow  First wild rainbow from this young lady A healthy Wild rainbow The post Wild brown trout caught on a euro rod trip appeared first on North Georgia Fly Fishing Blue Ridge.

Warm weather continues but the lake conditions and the fish are changing as we move into the end of August. The month will end with the 2nd of two August Super moons the next occurring on Wednesday the 30th with a 9:36 PM peak. The weather will also change next week as the extended forecast […] The post Captain Mack’s Fishing Report-August 25 2023...

Beating the heat in the mountains catching wild rainbows. The mountains are always cooler and a good way to beat the heat. Nothing beats little wild rainbows on a dry fly. The post Beating the heat in the mountains appeared first on North Georgia Fly Fishing Blue Ridge.

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I know you’ll be up early tomorrow going to the lake or perhaps going to get the hunting camp ready?  Either way be sure to tune into O’Neill Outside Radio in the AM I’ll be making a guest appearance live with O’Neill from 4 to 6 AM on WSB 95.5/AM 750 we’ll talk ‘fishin!! I […] The post Captain Mack’s Fishing Report-August 18 2023 appeared first o...

Dog days are here although it looks like we get a slight break from the humidity as we go into next week. As you are fishing next week after dark or early in the am watch the skies for a great chance to see a falling star. The Perseid Meteor shower peaks out on the […] The post Captain Mack’s Fishing Report-August 11 2023 appeared first on Captain...

Lake level is 1068.76 feet (2.24 feet below full pool) with water temps from 86-88 degrees. The main lake is clear but the backs of the creeks are slightly stained. The stripers are south and will stay there for next few months. Shoal Bald Ridge Young Deer and Big are holding the biggest concentrations of … August 2023 Lake Lanier Striper Fishing...

It looks like we will see a slight break in the heat as we go into the first week of August? The forecast highs are under 90 degrees at least for a few days. Ok I know that’s not much incentive but that is an improvement. After all It is still summer and fishing is […] The post Captain Mack’s Fishing Report-August 4 2023 appeared first on Captain...

Travel plans will dictate another early post this week I should be back on a regular schedule next Friday. Thanks to all who came out to fish the Capt. Macks Customer Appreciation Tournament it was an awesome day! Thanks as well to corporate partners and our volunteers we are grateful for all you do! July […] The post Captain Mack’s Fishing Report...

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